Alkylidene transfer from monochloroalkylmercury(II) compounds to aromatic amines; selective c-alkylation
Abstract
α,α-Diarylalkane derivatives have been synthesized from monochloroalkylmercury(II) compounds in a non carbenoid alkylidenetransfer reaction which takes place selectively on the aromatic ring. A mechanism is suggested for this process. Intermediate products are prepared by alternative routes to ascertain their participation in the course of the reaction. As a consequence, two different aryl groups can be successively incorporated into the alkane molecule.
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